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Abhik Roy
Education
Western Michigan University
Ph.D. in Program Evaluation
Kalamazoo, MI
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Michigan Technological University
M.S. in Mathematics
Houghton, MI
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
B.S. in Mathematics
Buckhannon, WV
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Professional Experience
Associate Research Scientist
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
2025 - 2024
- Applied Advanced Research Methods. Utilized statistical, machine learning, and qualitative analysis tools to interpret data, generated insights that advanced knowledge and informed evaluation outcomes.
- Communicated Results. Developed and presented findings, methodologies, and implications to stakeholders and other interdisciplinary groups.
- Conducted Data Analysis. Applied statistical, machine learning, and qualitative analysis tools to interpret data, generated findings that advanced knowledge and supported evaluation outcomes.
- Created Accessible Data Visualizations. Designed accessible visualizations with thoughtful consideration of diverse abilities, including colorblindness, to effectively communicate research findings to diverse groups.
- Developing Competitive Research Proposals. Authored grant proposals by establishing research objectives, designing methodologies, and outlining timelines to secure external funding.
- Engaged in Stakeholder Collaboration. Partnered with external collaborators using a participatory approach to align research findings with practical applications and guided policy development.
- Led Research and Evaluation Projects. Directed research and evaluation projects, met project goals, managed budgets, and adhered to timelines.
Assistant Professor
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
2023 - 2016
- Authored Peer-Reviewed Publications. Published over 10 articles in high-impact journals, advanced knowledge in program evaluation, research methodologies, and applied social sciences.
- Developed Automated Systems for Data Collection and Analysis. Established automated systems for data collection, cleaning, and analysis, improved efficiency and accuracy across multiple research projects.
- Designed and Administered Surveys. Created and deployed interactive web-based surveys using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the Qualtrics platform, generating over 7,000 responses for various projects and studies.
- Extracted, Analyzed, and Visualized Data. Processed and visualized data from internal research and remote sources, produced over 20 interactive visualizations using RMarkdown and Shiny for dissemination to stakeholder and other interdisciplinary groups.
- Led and Participated in Evaluations. Contributed to 12 program evaluations and served as lead evaluator on several federally funded grants.
- Mentored Graduate Students. Advised three Master’s students and one PhD student, guided them through successful degree completion, and supported their professional growth.
- Presented at National Conferences. Shared research findings at over 20 conferences, with the majority at national-level events, reaching diverse groups.
- Taught Research and Methods-Based Courses. Instructed over 500 students in evaluation, research methods, measurement, and survey design, emphasized practical and analytical skills in data science.
Data Analyst
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
2016 - 2014
- Analyzed the Impact of Student Services. Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the effect of advising and engagement initiatives on student retention and graduation outcomes.
- Built Web Applications and Dashboards. Automated data extraction and visualization using R and Tableau, improving access and reporting for student-level data from the university’s Oracle server.
- Conducted Research to Improve Retention. Developed statistical models that identified gaps in student retention strategies, contributing to a 3% to 5% increase in retention rates for at-risk groups.
- Designed and Executed Questionnaires. Developed and implemented surveys for approximately 300 students and staff, achieving response rates between 47% and 91% across various projects.
- Developed an Evaluation Model for Advising. Created a comprehensive evaluation model by integrating a Delphi study, mixed-methods research, and survival analysis of student retention data.
- Led Tailored Evaluations. Conducted needs assessments and led participatory evaluations for non-academic units, focusing on data-driven insights and stakeholder empowerment.
Select Evaluation Work
Lead Program Evaluator & Methodologist - Healthy Start Initiative (HRSA-19-049 Total Award: $5,470,000)
West Virginia University Research Corporation
Morgantown, WV
Current - 2023
- Conducted process, monitoring, and impact evaluations at the program level.
- Designed and validated survey tools, evaluating the experiences of more than 50 participants.
- Generated two comprehensive internal evaluation documents and prepared an evaluation proposal aimed at federal funding renewal.
- Conducted a comparative mixed-methods study examining the experiences of mothers participating in two distinct smoking cessation programs.
Community Program Evaluator & Data Scientist
WVCTSI: West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (2017-NIH 2U54GM104942-02 Total Award: $20,000,000)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
2022 - 2017
- Created over 100 data visualizations and developed four Shiny applications for comprehensive data exploration and reporting.
- Developed and disseminated tailored Qualtrics surveys, incorporating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, reaching over 5,000 individuals.
- Directed local and multi-site evaluation studies for five core medical research and community engagement units.
- Mentored multiple graduate students in social data science, leading them through successful research projects.
- Produced quarterly and annual evaluations, disseminating findings in both print and interactive formats via Rmarkdown.
- Published and presented research on WVCTSI programs in academic journals and at conferences.
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